Managing Globally with Information Technology 

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• 1. Table of Contents

• 2. BackCover

• 3. Managing Globally with Information Technology

• 4. Preface

  Organization of the Book

• 5. References

  References

• 6. Chapter 1: A Framework for an Organization s Transition to Globalization -- Investigation of IT Issues

  Abstract

• 7. Introduction

  Introduction

• 8. Global IT Transition Framework

  Global IT Transition Framework Global Information Technology Infrastructure Global Business Applications Global Telecommunication Network Data and Information Systems Improvement

• 9. Conclusion and Future Direction

  Conclusion and Future Direction

• 10. References

  References

• 11. Chapter 2: Impact on Society: The Missing Dimension in Evaluating the Benefits of IT in the Public Sector

  Overview

• 12. Abstract

  information technology in procurement environment

• 13. Introduction

  information technology in procurement introductory

• 14. Procurement Environment and the Rise of E-Marketplaces

  Procurement Environment and the Rise of E-Marketplaces

• 15. Evaluation of Benefits Concepts

  Evaluation of Benefits Concepts

• 16. Research Methodology

  Research Methodology

• 17. Case Study Description

  Case Study Description

• 18. Discussion

  Discussion Analysis Within the DeLone and McLean Framework Analysis Within the Bytheway Evaluation Framework Limitations of Benefits Evaluation Frameworks

• 19. Future Trends

  Future Trends

• 20. References

  References

• 21. Chapter 3: Information Resources Development Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Environment

  Abstract

• 22. Introduction

  Introduction

• 23. Background

  Background

• 24. A Public Institution at the Crosscurrent of East and West

  A Public Institution at the Crosscurrent of East and West

• 25. The Dilemma of Dual Processes

  The Dilemma of Dual Processes

• 26. The Reluctant Data Owners

  The Reluctant Data Owners

• 27. The Race for Data Reports

  The Race for Data Reports

• 28. The Battle of Data Definitions

  The Battle of Data Definitions

• 29. When Data is Free

  When Data is Free

• 30. Call Them Official Data

  Call Them Official Data

• 31. Data Relevancy Problem: Data Rich but Information Poor

  Data Relevancy Problem: Data Rich but Information Poor

• 32. Challenges in Information Resources Development

  Challenges in Information Resources Development Information Resources as an Investment Issue Information Resources Development by Delegation Limited Appreciation for Information Resources

• 33. Future Trends

  Future Trends

• 34. Conclusion

  Conclusion

• 35. References

  References

• 36. Chapter 4: Analysis of the Cross-Cultural Dimensions of National Web Portals

  Overview

• 37. Abstract

  Abstract

• 38. Introduction

  Introduction

• 39. Background and Literature Review

  Background and Literature Review

• 40. Research Methodology

  Research Methodology

• 41. Discussion

  Discussion Hofstede s Dimensions Power Distance IndividualismCollectivism MasculineFeminine Uncertainty Avoidance

• 42. Conclusions

  Conclusions

• 43. References

  References

• 44. Chapter 5: The Retention of Women in Information Technology--A South African Perspective

  Overview

• 45. Abstract

  Abstract

• 46. Introduction

  Introduction

• 47. Background

  Background

• 48. Method

  Method

• 49. Demographics

  Demographics

• 50. Experience and Qualifications

  Experience and Qualifications

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